Spice-Infused Sangria Recipe

Name: Spice-Infused Sangria
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 4 star anise pods; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves; Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks; 1-inch slice of fresh ginger; One 750-ml bottle dry red wine, such as Grenache, Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup light rum; 1/4 cup brandy; 1/4 cup Cointreau or Triple Sec; 1 1/2 cups club soda; 2 navel orangespeeled, halved, seeded and cut into large dice; 1 limepeeled, halved, seeded and cut into large dice; 1 Granny Smith applehalved, cored and cut into large dice; 1 Bartlett pearhalved, cored and cut into large dice; Ice cubes

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 cup sugar
4 star anise pods
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks
1-inch slice of fresh ginger
One 750-ml bottle dry red wine, such as Grenache, Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup light rum
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup Cointreau or Triple Sec
1 1/2 cups club soda
2 navel orangespeeled, halved, seeded and cut into large dice
1 limepeeled, halved, seeded and cut into large dice
1 Granny Smith applehalved, cored and cut into large dice
1 Bartlett pearhalved, cored and cut into large dice
Ice cubes

1
MAKE THE SANGRIA In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, star anise, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon sticks and ginger.
2
Bring to a simmer over moderately high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
3
Boil until reduced by one third and slightly syrupy, about 15 minutes.
4
Let the spice syrup cool, then strain into a glass jar.
5
MAKE THE SANGRIA Pour the red wine into a 3-quart pitcher.
6
Stir in the orange juice, rum, brandy, Cointreau, club soda and 1/4 cup of the spice syrup; add more syrup if you prefer a sweeter sangria.
7
Add the diced oranges, lime, apple and pear and refrigerate overnight.
8
Serve the sangria in tall glasses over ice.
9
Garnish with a tablespoon of the diced fruit.

272

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 cup sugar, 4 star anise pods, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Spice-Infused Sangria falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spice-Infused Sangria

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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